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Michelle has a passion for helping others develop a path to financial success. She has seen the power of having a financial plan in her own life and wants to help others experience the freedom and excitement that comes with financial confidence. 

After over 16 years working at a nationally-recognized firm, she and her husband, Steve, decided to launch their own financial firm, Financial Design Studio. Michelle now couples her experience and technical knowledge with the FDS team to serve you in Deer Park.

As a Certified Financial Planner™ she shares her enthusiasm for successful financial futures with all clients. She earned her undergraduate degree in Family Financial Planning from Kansas State University. She enjoys educating others about personal finance through her volunteer involvement with Junior Achievement in the classroom.

Selected as a member of the 2016 Investment News class of 40 Under 40, she has also been mentioned in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, XY Planning Network, The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, Kiplinger, Investopedia, Forbes, and Financial Advisor IQ.

Patricia Jennerjohn launched Focused Finances, a sole proprietorship, in 1994. She transitioned to Focused Finances, LLC, in 2004. Her objective then and now is to help individuals and couples with their financial planning and investment needs. Pat’s advice and insight have been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, the Oakland Tribune, the Huffington Post, and the Wall Street Journal, among others. 

Pat is a member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), which is the professional association for fee-only financial planners. She is a Certified Financial Planner™ and holds an MBA in Finance from California State University, Hayward.

Pat is an avid musician, specializing in choral singing and an unusual Baroque instrument - the viola da gamba. She performs with the San Francisco Bay Area Chamber Choir, the California Bach Society, Schola SF, and any other group she can find time for. For Pat, music is an important touchstone; it’s one of the ways she keeps her life in balance.